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10-24-2021, 08:55 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Sweet Home
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #22311
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The Awnings
Is it just me, or wouldn't it be nice if the awnings were about 50% more sturdy /tight ( for cleaning purposes) and if they had power tilt. I have a 2021 3120rl, I live in Oregon so there are times the weather isn't great when camping. Putting some tilt on the awnings requires me to pack a step ladder.
Jer
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10-24-2021, 03:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,469
M.O.C. #23668
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You're gonna have to take a number on that complaint...many have the same one. What I don't understand is why they put the awning that's more difficult to adjust on the higher end rigs. Our HC has a different adjustment. It has articulatimg arms that I just have to pull down. They can fold up to 90° which tilts the awning down quite a bit. They also auto-correct when I roll it back up. To me that's the better awning.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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10-24-2021, 09:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We replaced the one awning on our 2010 with the quality you and I would want. Cost us a grand. Keystone doesn't want to increse prices by a grand when many folks care about price more than quality.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-25-2021, 09:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,587
M.O.C. #22835
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We carry a 3 step step ladder with us anyway. We need it to reach the top cabinets in the kitchen.
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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10-25-2021, 11:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Park Hill
Posts: 166
M.O.C. #10841
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I carry a 2 step for inside needs and a four step for outside needs and use them on a regular basis.
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10-25-2021, 11:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
Posts: 265
M.O.C. #25257
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Same for us. I have one for outside and one for inside. I need the outside one to get in the back of my truck also, getting older and medical conditions!!
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Jim and Carole
Roseville, MN
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Diesel, Long Box, Air Lift Bags - 2020 Montana HC 381TH, Sailun S637 |
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10-25-2021, 05:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Gulfport
Posts: 105
M.O.C. #27628
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This is the solution I use to avoid taking a ladder.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=84955
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2021 Montana 3231CK, Legacy, Super Solar Flex, Dual Pane Windows, Slide-out Awnings
2021 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Limited 6.7 HO DRW, Trailer TPMS, B&W Companion Hitch
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10-31-2021, 02:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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No need for a ladder for the 2 Awnings ~~~ I use a boat hook to pull them down. Still need a 2 step for the hitch and filling aux fuel tank though AND a stoll for high inside cabinets. No chance of falling with a boat hook.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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10-31-2021, 04:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jersquared
Is it just me, or wouldn't it be nice if the awnings were about 50% more sturdy /tight ( for cleaning purposes) and if they had power tilt. I have a 2021 3120rl, I live in Oregon so there are times the weather isn't great when camping. Putting some tilt on the awnings requires me to pack a step ladder.
Jer
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If you look in the package of manuals you got from the dealer, there will be at least one manual pull down thing. It's a black nylon strap with a white plastic round piece like a lollipop stick. Slide that into the groove, and let it wind up when you leave. You only need the ladder once to install it. I did it but found the wind blows it down to the end and then in the grass. One of these days I will figure out a way to make it stay put as near the middle as it can reach with the free end tied off where I can reach it.
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2018 Keystone Montana 3811MS
2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
600AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries, 1,080 watts solar
3,000 watt hybrid inverter with 120A charger
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11-01-2021, 07:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Liberty Hill
Posts: 139
M.O.C. #26548
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsb5717
You're gonna have to take a number on that complaint...many have the same one. What I don't understand is why they put the awning that's more difficult to adjust on the higher end rigs. Our HC has a different adjustment. It has articulatimg arms that I just have to pull down. They can fold up to 90° which tilts the awning down quite a bit. They also auto-correct when I roll it back up. To me that's the better awning.
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I put some straps on mine that unfurl when the awning does so that I can pull them down when need be
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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11-01-2021, 07:37 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Liberty Hill
Posts: 139
M.O.C. #26548
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A dab of Gorilla glue
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11-01-2021, 07:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeririgged223
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Yep, those are the same as what was in our owners package when we took delivery.
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2018 Keystone Montana 3811MS
2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
600AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries, 1,080 watts solar
3,000 watt hybrid inverter with 120A charger
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